Fancourt Hotel & Golf Resort, South Africa

FANCOURT GOES WIRELESS

The five star Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate in George, South Africa, has introduced a new broad-band wireless service ensuring high speed internet access for all users. This service can be accessed by guests in all hotel rooms, the clubhouse and conference centre. Users require a laptop or handheld device with either built-in support for Wi-Fi or a Wi-Fi network card. ‘Airtime’ must be purchased to access the internet at any of the hotspots on the estate; online airtime purchases can be made via credit card.

Bushman Sands Hotel & Golf Estate, South Africa

Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course

The Bushman Sands Hotel & Golf Estate, which is situated close to Port Elizabeth, has been awarded the "World's Best Overseas Travel Project" in 2004 by the British Travel Writers' Guild.

Furthermore, the Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course has been awarded the "Skal International Ecotourism Award " - Cities & Villages in 2004.

The Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course is also proud to announce that it received its award for "World's Leading Responsible Tourism Award" 2004 & 2005

Umhlanga Protea Hotel, North Coast Durban SOUTH AFRICA

The Protea Hotel Umhlanga

Centrally situated in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, which is a short drive north of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is ideally located 10 minutes north of Durban and 40 kms from Durban International Airport.

The Protea Hotel Umhlanga offers superb accommodation, all 120 rooms have sea-views and are elegantly and stylishly furnished.

For your conference needs, the state-of-the-art conference centre with the latest equipment, catering for up to 120 delegates, is located on the 9th floor of the hotel with stunning views of the Dolphin coastline. Your function is bound to be a pleasurable event. Another unique feature of the hotel is the rooftop sun deck and plunge pool. Most sporting facilities can be found nearby.

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Packages for Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate SOUTH AFRICA

SPECIALS & PACKAGE for the Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate, George ( South Africa)

Tee Off in Paradise
Tee off in Paradise at Fancourt between April and August ! Play unlimited golf on the Outeniqua, Bramble Hill or Montagu Course; enjoy luxurious accommodation, a full English breakfast and dinner in one of Fancourt’s excellent restaurants.

Non golfers are also catered for and receive a Spa voucher per night stay.

Boardroom Golfing
Fancourt is an ideal conference venue with facilities of unsurpassed standards that cater for each and every business need. Marcel Eichenberger assumed the position of Banqueting and Conferencing Manager in February 2006. He studied hotel Management in Switzerland and has since gained valuable experience in the industry which will undoubtedly be of great benefit to Fancourt and all conference delegates.

Bookings and further information can be received by contacting us at africa@golfing-safaris.com
Tel +27(0)21 794 9050
Fax +27 (0)21 794 9995

Golf at the Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate SOUTH AFRICA

GOLF AT FANCOURT

Home of The Presidents Cup 2003 and the inaugural Women’s World Cup of Golf in 2005, The Links course situated at the five star Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate in George along the Garden Route of South Africa is available exclusively to hotel guests and members.

To ensure a leisurely and exceptionally private golfing experience on this beautiful and formidable course, the number of players per day is limited. The green fees is R1000 per 18 holes.

Fancourt Hotel & Golf Estate, Garden Route SOUTH AFRICA

FANCOURT IS A LEADING HOTEL OF THE WORLD

The five star Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate located in George along the Garden Route in South Africa has joined the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World fraternity. This latest accolade was bestowed on the resort in recognition of its high service level and commitment to excellence.

In addition, the Fancourt Spa has been accredited with Leading Spas of the World status.Only the world's most distinguished properties are admitted to The Leading Hotels of the World, thereby assuring a constant adherence to the organization's exacting standards of high quality.

To be considered for inclusion, a hotel must be in the deluxe/luxury category and meet the most exacting standards within the hospitality industry.Membership is dependant on a rigorous inspection and an executive committee voting process. So stringent are the requirements that only seven hotels in South Africa have qualified for membership.

“Joining Leading Hotels of the World is a natural progression for our fine resort,” says Fancourt CEO, Ingrid Diesel. “This association is one we are extremely proud of; to be consistently recognized as an industry leader that delivers uncompromising standards of excellence is a great honour.”

Fancourt has a proud history of being recognized for excellence and has been voted “Africa’s Leading Golf Resort” by the World Travel Awards for the past five years.

Pezula Resort & Spa, Knysna South Africa

Robb Report lists Pezula in “The World’s 100 Best Places to Stay in 2006”

Robb Report has included Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa among “The World’s 100 Best Places to Stay in 2006” in the premiere issue of Robb Report Luxury Resorts magazine. The hotel was also named “Haute of Africa.”

With a monthly circulation of 104,000, Robb Report is read by the richest and most influential people in America. It is an upmarket lifestyle magazine covering the luxury market and includes content on exotic automobiles, boats and aircraft, travel, technology, fashion, sports, investments, real estate and other lifestyle topics for the affluent market.

Travel writer Bill Whitman visited Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa in November last year and his article on the resort appears in Robb Report Luxury Resorts. He describes the hotel as “a slick retreat marked by contemporary design and amenities…. and high-style comfort.”

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is one of only four destinations in Southern Africa to be included in the list, the others being Singita Ebony, Royal Malewane and Mombo.

Keith Stewart, Chairman of the Pezula Group which owns the hotel, said that being recognised among such an exclusive group of exceptional resorts is a remarkable achievement.

“We are being recognised internationally as a premier luxury brand,” said Stewart, “and this is enormously gratifying. Our aim has always been to raise the bar and it is paying off.”

The Pezula Group is South Africa’s leading developer of luxury property and recently won five of the top awards at the prestigious Homes Overseas Awards 2006, including the award of the evening for Best Developer of the Year, two other Gold awards for Best Luxury Development and Best South African Development and two Silver awards for the world’s Best Golf Development and Best Sustainable Development.


PEZULA RESORT HOTEL & SPA

Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is the latest addition to the Pezula development, which also includes an upmarket residential resort, a world-class 18 hole Championship Golf Course and Club, and the Field of Dreams sporting facility with its world-class tennis courts, sports fields, golf driving range, equestrian centre, facilities for pétanque and archery and access to the secluded Noetzie beach and river.

Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on the exquisite Garden Route coast, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is surrounded by rugged cliffs, ancient forests and sheltered beaches. With sweeping views of the Pezula Championship Golf Course, the Indian Ocean and the Knysna Lagoon, it is a haven of privacy and luxury.

Seventy-eight stylish suites, four to a villa, each with its own fireplace, balcony, well-stocked pantry and spacious bathroom, deliver a whole new world of luxury in an elegant African style.

The core building houses a sumptuous cigar lounge, champagne and whisky bar, library, wine cellar and gourmet restaurant, Zachary’s, where renowned executive chef Geoffrey Murray serves the freshest local ingredients inspired by global trends.

The extraordinary award-winning Spa, named Best Spa in South Africa in the 2005 Professional Beauty Awards, includes a 12m heated indoor pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, sauna and steam room, nail bar, hair salon and nine therapy rooms.

Guests have access to secluded Noetzie beach and activities including canoeing, fishing, hiking, birding and nature trails. The estate’s Field of Dreams sporting complex offers an equestrian centre, four tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports oval and golf driving range.

The Pezula Travel Desk offers international travel booking and foreign exchange services, airport transfers and excursions. The Pezula helicopter and jet can be chartered by guests to virtually any destination.